designate head chef - Be You, Be Wagamama Culture (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Designate Head Chef, where you will inspire your team, maintain high standards, and foster a positive work culture. Enjoy benefits like a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, and free meals on shift.

Benefits

Bonus scheme – up to £8,000

Private medical insurance

Free food on shift

50% off outside of work

Family-friendly policy

Dry-cleaned chef whites

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Create a positive and inclusive work culture.
• Deliver outstanding guest experiences and ensure high standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop the team to deliver exceptional service.
• Ensure kitchen adheres to food, health, and safety standards.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

Problem Solving

Job description

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Designate Head Chef | Full Time

At Wagamama, with over 165 restaurants worldwide, we celebrate individuality and diversity. We value personality over perfection — we call it be you, be wagamama. We are looking for a Designate Head Manager to join us on our journey to nourish both body and soul.

The Role |

As a Designate Head Chef, you will inspire your team to deliver exceptional service, maintaining high standards and expectations. You will coach and develop your team to reach their potential, driving performance and achieving excellent results.

To succeed, you should |

• Prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work culture through emotional intelligence, inspiration, and effective delegation. Your ability to influence and empower emerging leaders will be evident as you provide training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Be dedicated to delivering an outstanding guest experience, ensuring every dish meets high standards, whether through your own efforts or by developing your team’s skills and mindset.
• Ensure your kitchen adheres to food, health, and safety standards, and understand the financial aspects such as gross profit, stock control, and labor costs, proactively spotting opportunities for improvement.
• Focus on building and nurturing your team, from recruitment through ongoing development, fostering both personal and professional growth.
• Promote an inclusive environment where your team feels respected and valued, enabling them to thrive in their roles and careers.
• Be a forward-thinking problem solver, capable of quick decision-making and thinking on your feet.

We’d love to hear from you

What’s in it for you |

• Bonus scheme – up to £8,000 a year bonus opportunity
• Access up to 30% of your earnings before payday with Wagestream
• Private medical insurance
• Free food on shift — anything from our menu! Plus 50% off outside of work to treat your friends and family
• An industry-leading family-friendly policy (26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay for expectant or adopting parents)
• Be the first to experience our new menus
• Dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift
• Wagamama parties throughout the year with VIP guests
• Nationwide recognition as a wok star through our recognition programme

Additionally, we offer pension schemes, holiday, training, cycle-to-work schemes, retail and leisure discounts, gym memberships, and long service awards.

Be you, be Wagamama

Wagamama is proudly part of Disability Confident.